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Here are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Tuesday.
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ICYMI: With free agency looming, take a look at how the Montreal Canaidens are set up from a salary cap standpoint, as well as the most recent trade rumours, and potential targets. [Canadiens Free Agency Primer]
Two Canadiens prospects, L.J. Mooney and Timofei Runtso, have been invited to Team USA’s Summer Showcase camp.
ICYMI: It’s not always easy to get a good read on the prospects who are developing in Russia, which is why we turned to various scouting outlets to acquire as much information as possible on Pugachyov’s potential. He’s fast, he’s a hard worker, and he absolutely loves violence. [Scouting Profile: Canadiens Add Physicality With Pugachyov]
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The New Jersey Devils also bolstered their forward group by extending restricted free agent Arseny Gritsyuk to a three-year, $9.75 million contract. [New Jersey Devils]
The San Jose Sharks were viewed as one of the biggest winners of the 2026 NHL Draft, setting themselves up for a bright future. With the offseason now shifting towards free agency and the trade market, there are swirling NHL rumours about win-now talent San Jose could add to its blue line. [San Jose Sharks]
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